II. Educational Background

Current or Most Recent Academic Affiliation
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Major
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Degree
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Period Attended
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List all other schools attended for credit. Include major, degree, and date degree received.
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III. Russian Language Study

List all Russian language courses and content courses taught in Russian. Include name of course, level of course, and semester or length of course. Do not list study abroad or summer intensive courses in this section.

US Summer Immersion Programs: Please list any summer Russian language programs in the United States in which you have participated. Include name of program, location, and dates attended.
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Study Abroad Experience in Russia or Eurasia: Please list any Russian language programs in Russia or Eurasia in which you have participated. Include name of program, location, and dates attended.
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Other foreign languages: Indicate the number of years and place(s) of your study. Any native languages spoken other than English should be listed as well.
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IV. Honors and Awards

Please list, provide a date, and describe any awards or honors you have received.

V. Personal References

Name and Academic Affiliation of Reference One:
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Email of Reference One:
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Name and Academic Affiliation of Reference Two:
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Email of Reference Two:
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VI. Essay #1: Statement of Purpose

Please attach or paste your statement of purpose below.

Your statement of purpose will be a critically important part of your application. In your statement, please discuss the following:

1. Why would you like to participate in the Russian Flagship Domestic Program?
2. What has prepared you for such an intensive program and what factors will enable you to stay motivated for the entire academic year program?
3. How does this program fit with your academic and/or career goals?

Your statement of purpose should be at least 300 words, but no more than 500 words long.

Attach Statement of Purpose

Insert statement of purpose below

VII. Essay #2: Russian Essay

Please attach or paste your Russian essay below.

Your Russian essay may be an approximate translation of your English statement of purpose or it may address one of the following topics:

1. Life as a foreigner in Russian
2. Notable differences between American and Russian culture
3. Russia's role in the world today

Your Russian essay must be an original work written for this application without assistance from native speakers, friends, or instructors. Selection committees can easily discern editing and/or writing performed by highly advanced or native speakers.

The Russian essay must be at least 300 words, but no more than 500 words long.

Attach Russian Essay

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How did you hear about the Russian Language Flagship at Bryn Mawr College?

Required application materials

Congratulations! You are nearly finished with your application. In order to be fully considered for the Russian Language Flagship at Bryn Mawr College, you must submit the following:

1. Completed application
2. Statement of purpose
3. Russian essay
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which should assess your Russian language skills
5. Official transcripts - Official copies of all university transcripts in the language in which they were issued. Each transcript must bear the stamp or seal of the university that issues it.